Airports (Paperback)

As the world becomes more of a global community, air travel between states and countries is commonplace. Airports are playing an increasingly integral part of infrastructure in the United States and around the world. Through accessible text, readers travel to a time when airplanes landed on grassy fields, then move through the years to futuristic terminals featuring innovative technology. This captivating book takes a closer look at the airport industry and what it takes to operate millions of people in transit, featuring real-life examples, full-color photographs, and high-interest fact boxes.